Spaceship Avionics Systems Engineer
VardaIn-space Manufacturing company
El Segundo, United States$131,000 - $184,000 annuallyMid
Khosla Ventures
Founders Fund
Lux Capital
Caffeinated Capital
General Catalyst
Peter Thiel
About the role
TL;DR
Design, integrate, and test avionics systems for spaceships.
- •Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure.
- •This role is crucial for overseeing the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for their Winnebago Spaceship, ensuring readiness for launch and operations.
- •Key Responsibilities Define project scopes and guide designs from concept to production.
- •Develop electrical architecture, system diagrams, and budgets.
- •Analyze architecture for faults and risks, developing mitigation plans.
- •Conduct comprehensive verification plans for avionics systems.
- •Participate in mission operations as an Avionics specialist.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- •At least 3 years of experience in system design, test planning, and validation.
- •Proficiency in Python for programming and debugging.
- •Experience with power supplies, modular DAQ systems, RTD and 4-20mA devices, and general test equipment.
Required skills
PythonLinuxGit
Domain expertise
aerospace
Benefits & perks
Equity, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, FSA, HSA, Parental Leave, 401(k) with employer match, Wellness Reimbursement, Stock Options, Paid Holidays, Lunch Provided, Dinner Provided, EV Charging
Tech stack
PythonLinuxGitJiraConfluenceREST API